Portland

Many of you are probably already aware that I speak from time to time. In case you’re interested in catching a few of these very special events, I’ve outlined the next few weeks. Most recently, I presented a search engine marketing overview at the OTBC in Beaverton (archived Webcast available). I will […]

I’ve shared my unpleasant dining experiences in the past (Bill’s Tavern on the Oregon Coast comes to mind), but I was taken aback this week by treatment I received from 820’s management.  I moved my monthly networking event, pdxMindShare, to 820 bar (affiliated with Mint) this summer.  Over the past few months, an average of […]

For those of you that haven’t seen Vanessa Fox in action, here’s your chance.  SEMpdx’s Hot Seat featuring Vanessa Fox in Monday’s event at Hotel deLuxe. Whether you’re attending SEMpdx Hot Seat for Vanessa Fox or to learn from our distinguished panel of SEM experts, it’s well worth attending.  For a few extra bucks, you […]

In June of 2006, I was approached by contacts from a competing SEM agency about starting a search engine marketing (SEM) professional trade association. Naturally, I was game, and quickly recruited a handful of Portland’s best SEM professionals to join the SEMpdx board. Fast forward to today, and SEMpdx is a nationally recognized […]

I’m proud to announce that my Portland-based search engine marketing (SEM) agency, Anvil Meda, Inc., continued with strong growth in 2007.  Anvil Media managed to increase revenues from search engine marketing (SEM) consulting services by 5o percent, with only one additional employee over last year.  A majority of the growth can be attributed to increased […]

Over a year ago, I met with the marketing team at Nau, the sustainable outdoor fashion manufacturer/retailer.  I was amazed, and frankly, skeptical, of their altruistic vision and aggressive growth plans.   Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to provide search engine marketing services due to a conflict of interest with prAna, another client of ours.  Regardless, […]

I recently had an opportunity to sit in an AMA luncheon featuring the marketing team at KEEN Footwear, an innovative outdoor footwear brand now based in Portland. KEEN partnered with Henry V to create a unique and innovative grassroots outreach campaign, STAND, to reach out to a younger generation that shared one of KEEN’s […]

Last night, my wife and I took advantage of our “date night” to enjoy an excellent meal at South Park before spending an evening with the Portland Baroque Orchestra. The concert featured guest director Richard Egarr, the newly appointed director of England’s Academy of Ancient Music. Having such a well-established director/musician is a treat, but […]